Long, Burke O. (1939-...)

The forms of the Old Testament literature. vol. 9 1 Kings with an introduction to historical literature Burke O. Long - U.S.A William B. Eerdmans 1984 - 265tr. Paperback 23cm

Long begins this volume with a discussion of the nature of historical literature and a survey of its important genres: list, report, story, and history. He then focuses on 1 Kings as an example of historical literature, first analyzing the book as a whole and then unit-by-unit. The work is enhanced by extensive bibliographies and a glossary of genres and formulas which offers clear, thorough definitions with examples.

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Bible -- Kings, 1st -- Commentaries

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